When it comes to those perfect finishing touches for a letter there is very little romance to be had in lining our envelopes with a dab or two of adhesive. Thankfully as the centuries have rolled on letter writers have become ever more inventive in the way they seal their letters, giving recipients something special to look forward to.
Here are some of the most unusual ways to do it.
A kiss
Gary Geld and Peter Udell wrote the ultimate puppy love tune in the form of Sealed with a Kiss back in the sixties. Decades on love birds the world over are still lining their lips in a bright shade of red and puckering up to give their envelopes the ultimate seal.
A wax seal
A wax seal for letters isn’t just the preserve of kings and gentry from the days of yore. And while you won’t find many people dripping candle wax over their letters in the present day you will find plenty of wax seals of the peel and stick variety.
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A spritz of perfume
Long distance love birds will often offer this simple reminder of their enduring affection, and a quick whiff of their other half’s scent will help the love forlorn make it through another day.
Clear nail polish
Whether it’s a ladder in your tights or the perfect understated nail look for summer, clear nail polish offers the perfect solution. And one article in the Huffington Post suggests clear nail polish could do even more, with a thin coat of clear nail polish helping to ensure your envelope stays firmly shut.
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A button
Head to your nearest haberdashers or dive into your button box to seal your letter with a decorative button, as suggested in this Yahoo article. To get this right you’ll need to put your needle handiwork to the test by sewing the button and joining one envelope flap to another.